Points raised / Suggestion made

Remarks given

(1)  Thiru E.Anbu, President, Avadi Resident Welfare Association

In the TNHB developed S&S Scheme,  sewage is let into the lake.  Storm  Water drains do not function properly.  Storm Water collection and disposal has been taken over only recently by the Municipality from TNHB.  Plastic Wastes also pose major problem and it should be prohibited.  Before implementing a new scheme,  it may be seen that the existing environment of the area should not get spoiled.

These local problems of maintenance of infrastructure properly have to be attended to by the Local Body concerned.

(2)  Pulavar Somusa, Vice-Chairman, Avadi Municipality.

To prevent encroachment on the Paruthipattu lake, the  S&S Scheme meeting the requirements of EWS people  was implemented by Housing Board.  But amalgamating EWS Plots,    commercial blocks have come up in the area illegally;  action against them may be taken.

Vice-Chairman, CMDA clarified that these issues may be brought up in a local grievance day; but not in this meeting.  The Local Body is vested with the power to take action against such illegal construction even if it is a Special Building.

(3)

Thiru  Boopal – Vice-President, Vasantha Nagar Residents Welfare Association

Public purpose sites in the layout areas are converted into other uses and there is no separate land for school, park or temple in his area.

If it is an approved layout; lands in this area should be used only for the purpose for which they are reserved.  If there is any illegal conversion or unauthorised construction,   Local Body can take action against such development.

(4)

Thiru Palani, District Organiser / Pasumai Thayagam

Tamil translation of the Draft Master Plan-II to be published early and adequate time for suggestions / objections given thereafter.  Slums should not be shifted.  He opposed the acquisition of land for allotment to Multi-National Companies for Industrial developments.  He suggested that nature  to be protected.  The Action Plan for Avadi and Detailed Development Plan prepared for Avadi may be stated. 

CMDA officials have clarified that the Master Plan is a policy document and it does not go into the details  about the local area problems.  Once the Master Plan is approved Action Plans for development and Detailed Development Plan for problematic areas to be prepared based on the policies  and strategies arrived in the Master Plan.  Regarding other points his views are noted.

(5)

Tmt. Anurekha, & Others,  Veltech Group of Institutions.

This group of Institutions are located in the area zoned as Red Hills Catchment Area and requested that the lands covered by their Institutions may be classified as a confirming use zone.  They also requested that as there are a large number of students studying in their Institutions,  the approach roads may  be improved.

In the road net work plan which forms part of Master Plan include widening of roads in the area.  Allowing developments in the Red Hills Catchment Area is a policy decision to be taken by Government; however their  request is noted.

(6)

Thiru Rajagopalan, Defence Colony, Mukthapudupattu.

His land lies in the approved layout area,  but it has been zoned as Industrial Area in the Draft Master Plan-II.

In an Industrial use zone residential development is permissible.  When a layout is approved in Industrial Area,  the land use zone in the approved layout is applicable,  and hence it is not an objection.

(8)

Er. R. Sriraman, TNHB Welfare Association, Avadi.

Metro Water may take over sewerage system in S&S area,  so that it does not pollute the lakes.  Sewage farms should also be developed in the area so that it avoids pollution to the lakes.

Suggestions were noted.

Thiru T.G. Pasupathy, Thirumullaivoyal

Restriction of development in the catchment area should be removed so that their areas also get developed.

It is a policy decision to be taken by Government as whether to protect the Red Hills Catchment area or  not and allow development.

(9)

Thiru K. Thulasi, Councilor

Because of the proposed road widening to 18.0 m. in Sekkadu a number of properties  will get affected.  He requested that link roads may be formed in undeveloped areas than road widening.  He desired to know the status of the Regularisation of building and plots in unapproved layouts.

The Officials of CMDA explained about the High Court orders on upholding the Regularisation Scheme,1999 and quashing the subsequent schemes.
His other suggestions for road widening has been noted.

(10)

Thiru V.M.Duraivelu, Ex Chairman, Villivakkam Panchayat Union.

He requested that restriction of development in the catchment area be removed and regularisation of plots in unauthorised layouts may be considered.

Allowing developments in the Red Hills Catchment area is a policy decision to be taken  by Government. His suggestions are noted for examination.

(11)

Thiru M.G. Mohan, PCC Member, Ramapuram.  

Public Consultations  may be conducted in each village
In their area large chunk of lands are reported as covered by TNHB land acquisition.  Since the TNHB is not proceeding with the same the Government should withdraw the layout proposal.  When sewage system is proposed to be provided in the residential area of Ramapuram, how can  TNHB proceed with the acquisition; it is not possible to acquire.
To avoid flooding of the area, a  retaining wall may be constructed across Adyar river.  Gasified crematoria may be provided for the locality.  Provision of railway line for the Village may be examined.

It is not possible to conduct Public Consultation meeting in each village. (There are about 214 villages in the Metropolitan Area apart from Chennai City, Municipalities and Town Panchayats).  CMDA is conducting Public Consultations at 14 centres covering the Metropolitan Area and these centres are located such that people  around can reach easily and participate in the Public Consultations. 
In addition, as provided in the Act and Rules,  public are invited to give the suggestions in writing to CMDA either in person or through post or through E.mail.
Regarding land  acquisition by TNHB it is a decision to be taken by TNHB and not by  CMDA.  He may represent to TNHB.
Other suggestions are noted.

(12)

Thiru Muyal Mohan, Councilor, Avadi Municipality.

Public purpose spaces handed over to Local Body should be protected by construction of Compound Wall and CMDA should help in funding.  In Sitheri,  a number of encroachments are there which have to be removed.

Local Body can access CMDA’s fund available under CBED programme for this purpose.  Regarding removal of encroachment,  Local Body may approach the concerned land owning department. 

(13)

Tvl. Duraibabu, (Secretary, Maruthi Avenue Association, Paruthipattu),   Rajan,   Raja Mansingh, (President, Community Welfare Association, Ambattur),   R. Gopalakrishnan, (Poonamallee),   N. Ananthakrishnan, (Ward Member, Annanur)

They spoke about the properties affected by the proposed arterial road connecting Thirumangalam with Outer Ring Road and requested that it may  be realigned without affecting the properties they were mentioning.

The alignment of the road was already shown in the First Master Plan and it has been incorporated again in the Draft Master Plan-II.  If any development had come up  in the alignment,  it must  be an unauthorised one.    However, they were advised to give the representation in writing so that it can be examined.